Word Adverb
cleverly
adv.
manner
B1 Intermediate US /ˈkɫɛvɝɫi/ UK /klˈɛvəli/ clev·er·ly
Definition
adv.to do something in a smart or skillful way. You use this when someone finds a creative solution to a problem.
adv.in an intelligent, original, or skillful manner. Often describes the execution of a plan or the design of an object.
Examples
“She cleverly hid the gift where no one would find it.”
“The architect cleverly used mirrors to make the small apartment feel much more spacious.”
“By cleverly weaving historical facts into her fictional narrative, the author managed to educate her readers without ever sounding academic or dry.”
Usage
Typically placed before the verb it modifies or at the end of the clause.
Etymology
From clever + -ly.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
This entry
Level B1 · Intermediate
Frequency Occasional
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